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Malabar rock pitviper

Trimeresurus malabaricus

Photo by HemantKumar
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Field Notes

Description:

They are nocturnal and usually inactive in the day, sometimes seen basking on rocks or trees near streams. A typical behaviour found is that they are very active during the monsoon season (you get to see many of them). However, once the monsoon ends, you rarely find a Malabar pit viper.

Habitat:

It inhabits moist forests, both evergreen and deciduous, where it may be found on the ground, on low vegetation, or in shrubs.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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